In critical theory, the producer-intended meaning of a piece of media content is called the

a) preferred reading
b) source-dominated interpretation
c) negotiated meaning
d) oppositionally decoded understanding


a) preferred reading

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Medicaid is an example of:

a. A government contract. b. A voucher scheme. c. A project grant. d. A vendor payment.

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Social workers tend to use philosophies or paradigms to frame their practice and research

For some this may translate to embracing feminism, while others prefer the afrocentric paradigm, and a number of social workers may be eclectic, or use multiple perspectives. What research philosophy would a social worker most likely endorse if they are utilizing unstructured observations? a) Empiricism b) Socialist c) Deductive d) Inductive

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Children who were brought up in violent homes tend to show the following behaviors, EXCEPT

a. more aggressive with peers b. exhibit hyperactivity or withdrawal c. separate feelings from actions d. having learning problems at school

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Rumors of a merger between Edward's department and another are flying. Edward is

aware that the merger is coming, but feels that addressing the rumors will only encourage gossip. What is the likely effect of this decision? A. His staff will deal with their anxiety by turning to other sources of information. B. The spread of rumors about the merger will slow and eventually stop. C. His supervisors will appreciate his efforts to keep a lid on the rumors. D. His team will follow his lead in focusing on work and ignoring the rumors.

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